H. Andrew Wallio

November 26, 2000|Compiled by MANDY MALONE Daily Press

HAMPTON — H. Andrew Wallio, known to everyone as "Drew," passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2000. He was 58.

Drew was born in Panama, but his family moved and settled in Hampton, Va., where he sailed the rivers and the Chesapeake Bay with his family and friends. He graduated from Hampton High School, Virginia Tech, and George Washington University. He was a scientist with NASA for 37 years. He was active for nine summers with Appalachian Service Projects to help the needy living in the Appalachian areas of the eastern United States.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Vesta Baker Wallio. Two daughters, Michele Hooten and her husband, Donnie, and Christine Wallio and her fiance, Steve Waldron, also survive him. He also shared many memories with his two grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua Hooten. He is also survived by his three brothers, Peter Michael Wallio of Hampton, Va., Lee Edward Wallio and his wife, Rosie, of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Richard Blair Wallio and his wife, Olive, of Chula Vista, Calif.; and a cousin, Elisabeth Roberts of Pleasanton, Calif., who grew up with the Wallio family.

He will be remembered for his sarcastic wit and his knack for fixing anything. He will be sorely missed by all.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church by the Rev. John B. Morris. Interment will be in Parklawn Cemetery in the Wallio family plot at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Appalachian Service Projects, c/o First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Queen St., Hampton, VA 23669-40004.